The Red Thumb Mark

Name: The Red Thumb Mark
Author: R. Austin Freeman

by R. Austin Freeman

Detective mystery introducing Dr. John Thorndyke and forensic science

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R. Austin Freeman

Freeman invented the inverted detective story, in which the reader knows the criminal from the start and the interest lies in how the detective catches them. His Dr Thorndyke stories combine forensic science with meticulous plotting.

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John Thorndyke's CasesShort story collection featuring brilliant forensic detective Dr. Thorndyke
The Eye of OsirisDetective novel featuring Dr. Thorndyke investigating a mysterious disappearance
The Singing BoneDr. Thorndyke short stories including the famous title story
Mr Polton ExplainsStories of Dr. Thorndyke's resourceful assistant Polton